Emergency category: 818 books

Thermal harm is one of the most traumatizing assaults on man and his environment. Whether suffered by living beings as burn injury, or sustained by societal structures as fire damage, the resulting physical pain and material loss can be extremely distressing both to the person and to society. The...

There will always be a need for professionals to work collaboratively if they are to provide the highest standard of care. Interprofessional working encourages practitioners to understand the roles of other professionals and to learn from each other, as well as from service users and carers, to ensure...

Pocket Guide for Huszar's Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes

Understanding ECGs has never been easier than with ECGs Made Easy, 6th Edition! In compliance with the American Heart Association’s 2015 ECC resuscitation guidelines, Barbara Aehlert’s new edition offers clear explanations, a conversational tone, and a wealth of practice exercises to help students...

When a life is at stake, you will want to do everything you can to ensure that person makes it out alive. When CPR is needed, it is crucial to administer the procedure properly. This is where CPR Lifesaving reference guides come into play. These handy guides will let an individual know the steps needed...

Deliver quality healthcare in the most challenging field conditions Full of practical clinical pearls and proven strategies, this indispensible guide shows you how to operate outside your comfort zone and devise effective treatment solutions when the traditional tools (medications, equipment,...

600 pages, 1177 images, with 32 contributors The first volume in the fourth edition of Chadwick’s Child Maltreatment provides an overview of the signs and effects of physical abuse and neglect toward children. The clinical text includes essential information for professionals who work to identify,...

456 pages, 350 images, with 36 contributors Volume two in the fourth edition of Chadwick’s Child Maltreatment series provides an overview of the signs and effects of sexual abuse and psychological maltreatment toward children. The clinical text includes new and revised content on topics that are...

Complete study guide for American Heart Association national standard guidelines. Includes: Basic Life Support Overview PALS Algorithims Acute Shock Megacode Rhythm Strips Pediatric Color Charts Current 2015 AHA Version. Study guide will automatically...

2010 AJN Book of the Year Award Winner in Gerontologic Nursing! "[This book] is a wonderful guide to adult and elder forensics, and an important reference for all health care providers who care for adults and the elderely...Highly recommended." --CHOICE "It's about time this book...

A collection of challenging and unusual cases from the author's extensive experience as a Medical Toxicologist, these cases demonstrate medical problem solving and differential diagnosis in action from the perspective of an experienced clinician. Written in an engaging style and giving a fascinating account...

Have you ever responded to someone needing help? Medical emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere, so it’s best that you are prepared to respond. First Aid 101 is your simple step-by-step reference on how to provide basic first aid with what you have in hand. A written work by a certified medical...

This full-color pocket reference puts essential ECG information at your fingertips! Based on Barbara Aehlert’s ECGs Made Easy, 4th Edition, this handy, easy-to-use guide includes a brief description of each rhythm accompanied by a summary of the characteristics of the rhythm and a sample rhythm...

The latest edition of this text is the go-to book on rapid response systems (RRS). Thoroughly updated to incorporate current principles and practice of RRS, the text covers topics such as the logistics of creating an RRS, patient safety, quality of care, evaluating program results, and engaging in...